i had gallbladder removal five years ago...i didn't even know i needed it, however, i was having attacks of my pancreas and the doctor found that they were caused by my gallbladder.....well, he was right........Thank God no attacks from my pancreas in 5 years shortly after my surgery....and to beat everything, the surgery was easy peasy......i hope yours is as well....God bless and watch over you through the surgery and after.